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Z99.0: Dependence on aspirator

You have been depending on an aspirator for several months.

An aspirator is composed of a housing with a collection container and a flexible tube. If the aspirator is switched on, it then functions like a vacuum cleaner. Fluid or foreign bodies are usually removed from the body with the tube.

Sometimes you may no longer be able to expectorate (cough) properly, for example. In that case, a lot of phlegm usually accumulates in the respiratory tract. With an aspirator, phlegm can then be sucked out through the mouth or nose.

Additional indicator

On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.

  • G: Confirmed diagnosis
  • V: Tentative diagnosis
  • Z: Condition after
  • A: Excluded diagnosis
  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).